Florida’s State Conservationist, Russell Morgan, reminds those interested that USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will conduct a State Technical Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday, March 30 in Gainesville. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst …
Florida Says Black Bears Showing ‘Robust’ Growth
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 24, 2016………. Florida has a “robust” and growing bear population, according to the latest state estimate. But a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission official said Thursday it remains premature to speculate about whether a bear hunt will be held this year. The latest Florida black bear …
Conserve Alabama Is Underway
A good crowd was on hand for the launch of Conserve Alabama, a new effort to work with communities in conserving Alabama’s natural resources. It took place Wednesday at the Union Station Train Shed in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Cabinet Considers 8,000-Acre Deal in Dixie County
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet are expected Tuesday to consider spending $4.21 million to help conserve more than 8,000 acres of land in Dixie County. Under the proposal, the state would buy what is known as a “conservation easement” from Lyme Cross City Forest Company LLC on 8,138 acres. A recommendation from …
Florida Woman is a Top Ten Honoree
National Search for 100 Fresh Perspectives Shaping Rural America and Agriculture From Florida Farm Credit: Green Cove Springs, FL March 17, 2016 – Kelly Mosley, a Career & Technical Education Specialist, Co-Owner of the Amazing Grace Crop Maze and a Director for the Clay County Farm Bureau is among the top 10 distinguished honorees being recognized nationally through Farm Credit …
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: HAVANA, March 21, 2016 – As part of President Obama’s historic trip to Cuba to further normalization of relations, advance commercial and people-to-people ties, and express our support for human rights for all Cubans, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced several measures that will foster further collaboration between the U.S. and Cuban agriculture sectors. …
Applications Sought in Florida for RCPP
USDA has announced the availability of up to $260 million for partner proposals to improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. And USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is hoping to see Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …
Conserve Alabama Launch Is Wednesday
Citizens across Alabama are invited to learn more about a new effort called Conserve Alabama, which is designed to work with communities to conserve Alabama’s natural resources during an event being held this Wednesday in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
More Bills See Action in Alabama Legislature
Another week has wrapped up in the 2016 Alabama legislative session, and a variety of bills saw action this past week. Executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst …
GATE Discussions Continue with Georgia General Assembly
Discussions concerning GATE, the Georgia Agriculture Tax Exemption, continue in Atlanta. Bryan Tolar, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, says it continues to work on this issue with just two days left in the 2016 session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle …